2002 AC Aceca vs. 2003 BMW 545
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 AC Aceca. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2002 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 AC Aceca. 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca. 2003 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2002 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2002 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2003 BMW 545 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 545 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
