2002 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Noble M12 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 AC Aceca. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2002 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | AC | Noble |
| Model | Aceca | M12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
