1999 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 1999 AC Aceca and 1999 Kia Shuma were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 192 more horse power than 1999 Kia Shuma. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 400 kg more than 1999 Kia Shuma. 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, 1999 Kia Shuma, 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Shuma. (155 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1999 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Aceca | Shuma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
