1999 AC Aceca vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 415 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 924 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
