2005 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 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 149 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 162 kg more than 2005 AC Aceca.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
