2005 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2005 AC Aceca and 2005 Alpina B3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 301 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3.
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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 2005 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | AC | Alpina |
| Model | Aceca | B3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
