1999 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 13 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 668 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. 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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Aceca | Exige |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 44 L |
