2000 AC Aceca vs. 2001 BMW Z9
To start off, 2001 BMW Z9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z9. (286 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 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, 2001 BMW Z9 (597 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2001 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | Z9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
