2003 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 304 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2700 mm |
