1986 AC Ace vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 550 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1986 AC Ace (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Ace | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
