2003 AC Aceca vs. 1993 BMW M3
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1993 BMW M3. (281 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 150 kg more than 1993 BMW M3. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M3. (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1993 BMW M3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | M3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
