2001 AC Aceca vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 AC Aceca 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 131 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Aceca | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca | 530 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1610 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 |