2002 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT

To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2002 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2002 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.

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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca.

Compare all specifications:

2002 AC Aceca 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
Make AC Porsche
Model Aceca Carrera GT
Year Released 2002 2006
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3506 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 350 HP 604 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 590 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 98.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 76 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 92 L


 

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