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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 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 70 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 (544 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (407 Nm). 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 Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 5965 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 544 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 68 L


 

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