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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 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 246 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
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 Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1756 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 |