2002 AC Aceca vs. 2002 MCC ForTwo

To start off, both 2002 AC Aceca and 2002 MCC ForTwo 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 258 more horse power than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 830 kg more than 2002 MCC ForTwo. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2002 AC Aceca 2002 MCC ForTwo
Make AC MCC
Model Aceca ForTwo
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4600 cc 599 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 302 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 70 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 680 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 1810 mm


 

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