1999 AC Aceca vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 38 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2003 BMW 530 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 530 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
