1957 AC Aceca vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 931 kg more than 1957 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 640 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
