1999 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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 Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
