2005 AC Aceca vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 2005 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 508 kg more than 2002 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2005 AC Aceca | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | AC | TVR |
Model | Aceca | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |