2003 AC Aceca vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca. 2008 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2003 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
