2002 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
