1999 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1999 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
