2005 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, both 2005 AC Aceca and 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 99 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 AC Aceca.
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 Mitsubishi Diamante, 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aceca | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
