2002 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 570 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato. 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato, 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Aceca | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
