1999 AC Ace vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, both 1999 AC Ace and 1999 Honda Shuttle 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 154 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 570 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 Honda Shuttle, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle. 1999 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1999 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Ace | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Ace | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2840 mm |