2003 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
