2005 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Fiat Idea
To start off, both 2005 AC Aceca and 2005 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Idea. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Idea.
Because 2005 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Idea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 2005 Fiat Idea | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Aceca | Idea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
