2004 AC Aceca vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 2012 BMW 135 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca | 135 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |