2000 AC Aceca vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 12 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 116 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 125 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, 2000 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 328 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
