1999 AC Aceca vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 12 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 18 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 247 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Cadillac CTS 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. 2011 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | CTS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
