2003 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2003 AC Aceca and 2003 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C2, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2003 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Aceca | C2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 41 L |
