1959 AC Aceca vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, both 1959 AC Aceca and 1959 BMW 700 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Aceca weights approximately 234 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 700 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 697 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2130 mm |
