2000 AC Aceca vs. 1985 BMW M6
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 BMW M6. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1985 BMW M6 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | M6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
