2002 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 10 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 AC Aceca. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 268 kg more than 2002 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2002 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2002 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | CTS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
