1999 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 200 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2475 mm |
