2000 AC Aceca vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 11 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 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 203 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 2011 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
