1999 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Daihatsu Cuore 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 258 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Cuore. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 910 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Cuore, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Cuore. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1990 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Aceca | Cuore |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2160 mm |
