2000 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |
