2005 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 AC Aceca would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
