1954 AC Aceca vs. 1976 BMW 633
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1954 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1976 BMW 633 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca | 633 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |