2002 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue

To start off, both 2002 AC Aceca and 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 138 more horse power than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue.

Compare all specifications:

2002 AC Aceca 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Make AC Oldsmobile
Model Aceca Intrigue
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 3457 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 312 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 89.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 76 L