2004 AC Aceca vs. 1987 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1987 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1987 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | AC | Avanti |
| Model | Aceca | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3400 mm |
