1954 AC Aceca vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 57 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 635 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, 2011 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 120 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 51 L |
