2004 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 646 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | AC | Volkswagen |
Model | Aceca | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |