2004 AC Aceca vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2004 AC Aceca and 2004 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 287 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 750 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Aceca | Panda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
