2003 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 6 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | Viano |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
