1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol weights approximately 415 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1957 BMW 600 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca-Bristol | 600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1710 mm |