1999 AC Ace vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 10 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 45 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 515 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
