1999 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 1999 AC Aceca and 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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 167 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.

Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

1999 AC Aceca 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
Make AC Vauxhall
Model Aceca Frontera
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 202 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1755 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2470 mm


 

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