1999 AC Ace vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1999 AC Ace and 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 249 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
Because 1999 AC Ace is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 AC Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (261 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | 146 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
