2004 AC Aceca vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 215 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
