2002 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Lada 117
To start off, both 2002 AC Aceca and 2002 Lada 117 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 225 more horse power than 2002 Lada 117. (77 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 410 kg more than 2002 Lada 117. 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 Lada 117, 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 117. (133 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2002 Lada 117 | |
| Make | AC | Lada |
| Model | Aceca | 117 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
