1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 57 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 850 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca-Bristol | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
