2004 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 8 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 128 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora. 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Aceca | Evora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
