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Both Excel and Access are capable of doing a lot of things that the other can do. Both can store data. Both allow you to manipulate data. Access is primarily for lists of data, such as names and addresses, while Excel mainly deals with numbers.
To make a truly useful Access database, you will also need experience writing queries in SQL, and preferably some programming experience. On the other hand, Access is the easiest tool to use to make a simple database, so is an excellent starting point for an enthusiastic user.