2002 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Aceca | Vanette |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2080 mm |