2000 AC Aceca vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 435 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. 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 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | AC | De Tomaso |
| Model | Aceca | Guara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
