2002 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2002 AC Aceca and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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 134 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 604 kg more than 2002 AC Aceca.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aceca | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
