2004 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 75 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2002 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
