2000 AC Aceca vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 7 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 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 525 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
