2003 AC Aceca vs. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 380 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Aceca | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 105 L |