2002 AC Aceca vs. 1986 BMW 730
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 BMW 730. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1986 BMW 730 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 730 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
