2002 AC Aceca vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 4 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 AC Aceca. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2002 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
