2004 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Rageous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Rageous would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (312 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1999 Pontiac Rageous | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Aceca | Rageous |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2970 mm |
