1999 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2005 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2005 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | AC | Lotec |
| Model | Aceca | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
