2002 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2002 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2002 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | AC | Lexus |
| Model | Aceca | LFA |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
