2003 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 129 L |
