1958 AC Aceca vs. 2001 BMW 745
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1958 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, 2001 BMW 745 (390 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 2001 BMW 745 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 745 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
