2002 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2002 AC Aceca and 2002 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 AC Aceca.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3090 mm |
