2003 AC Aceca vs. 1985 BMW M5
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 BMW M5. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 BMW M5. 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 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M5. (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1985 BMW M5 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | M5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
