1956 AC Aceca vs. 2003 BMW 520
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1956 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 2003 BMW 520 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 520 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
