1999 AC Ace vs. 1999 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 1999 AC Ace and 1999 Seat Cordoba 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 292 more horse power than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Ace weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seat Cordoba, 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Ace | 1999 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | AC | Seat |
Model | Ace | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |