1999 AC Ace vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Coupe 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 154 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 230 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Ace | 1996 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | AC | Venturi |
Model | Ace | Coupe |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |