1999 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 430 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV. 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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | AC | Panoz |
| Model | Aceca | AIV |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
