2002 AC Aceca vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 6 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 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 202 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 120 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
