1999 AC Aceca vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 8 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 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 AC Aceca (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca | 530 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 532 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |