2002 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo 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 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 153 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo. 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 Seat Exeo, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | AC | Seat |
| Model | Aceca | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2642 mm |
