1999 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2350 mm |
