1999 AC Ace vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 268 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Ace | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 33 L |
