1958 AC Aceca vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 53 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 1076 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca | 740 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 82 L |