2003 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 215 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
