1999 AC Ace vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 930 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
