2003 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 914 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aceca | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
