2002 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 80 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 436 kg more than 2002 AC Aceca.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
