1999 AC Ace vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1999 AC Ace and 1999 Lotus Esprit 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) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (350 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 353 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Ace | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
