2001 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.

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 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Aceca.

Compare all specifications:

2001 AC Aceca 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
Make AC Chevrolet
Model Aceca Corvette
Year Released 2001 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 5666 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 346 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 486 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 92 mm
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 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 53 L


 

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