2003 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2003 AC Aceca and 2003 Mercedes-Benz E 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 189 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
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, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aceca | E |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |