2004 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Caterham C21
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 860 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2000 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | AC | Caterham |
| Model | Aceca | C21 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2260 mm |
