2002 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2002 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 8 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Aceca | Viper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 8285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 499 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
