2005 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Porsche 996

To start off, both 2005 AC Aceca and 2005 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (315 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.

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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996.

Compare all specifications:

2005 AC Aceca 2005 Porsche 996
Make AC Porsche
Model Aceca 996
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4600 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 315 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4600 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 1415 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 64 L


 

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