1999 AC Aceca vs. 2009 BMW 745
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 10 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 505 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, 2009 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2009 BMW 745 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 745 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
