2001 AC Aceca vs. 1996 BMW 535
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1996 BMW 535. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2001 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 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 535. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1996 BMW 535 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 535 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| 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 | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |
