2002 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 11 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 152 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | C |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4591 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
