1999 AC Aceca vs. 1993 BMW 856
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca. 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1993 BMW 856 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 856 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2690 mm |
