2003 AC Aceca vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Aceca 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 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca. 2009 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2003 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 335 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
