2003 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (208 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 660 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
