1999 AC Ace vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 4 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 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 111 more horse power than 2003 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 261 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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| 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 | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
