1999 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca. 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
