2002 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2002 AC Aceca and 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 129 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Aceca | 156 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
