2003 AC Aceca vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1983 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930. 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 930 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
