1999 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
