2002 AC Aceca vs. 2008 BMW 130
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (268 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 BMW 130. 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130. 2008 BMW 130 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. 2008 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2008 BMW 130 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 130 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
