2003 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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 227 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | AC | Suzuki |
| Model | Aceca | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2210 mm |
