2004 AC Aceca vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 AC Aceca and 2004 Subaru Outback 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 180 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (166 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Outback 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, 2004 Subaru Outback 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) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Aceca | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
