2003 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Honda Insight

To start off, both 2003 AC Aceca and 2003 Honda Insight 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 283 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 770 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. 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 Honda Insight, 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2003 AC Aceca 2003 Honda Insight
Make AC Honda
Model Aceca Insight
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2410 mm


 

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