1999 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Aceca | Boxster |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 532 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |