1999 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, both 1999 AC Aceca and 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 190 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 (400 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3000 mm |
