2003 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 9 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5. 2012 Audi A5 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. 2012 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | AC | Audi |
| Model | Aceca | A5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
