2004 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Pontiac GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca. 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Aceca | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
