2000 AC Aceca vs. 2000 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2000 AC Aceca and 2000 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2000 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
