1958 AC Aceca vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 51 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 491 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 120 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
