2004 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 694 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aceca | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
