1999 AC Ace vs. 2000 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2000 Chrysler Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Ace would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 AC Ace. (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 565 kg more than 1999 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Ace. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 2000 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Ace | Viper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
