2003 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2003 AC Aceca and 2003 Alpina B7 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca. 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 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 2003 Alpina B7 | |
Make | AC | Alpina |
Model | Aceca | B7 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 492 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |