2003 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 210 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Aceca | GTO |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 69 L |