1999 AC Aceca vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 9 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 330 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
