1999 AC Aceca vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1986 Renault Alpine. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 328 kg more than 1986 Renault Alpine. 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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Alpine. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Aceca | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
