1999 AC Aceca vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 13 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 60 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, 1999 AC Aceca (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
