1960 AC Aceca vs. 1974 BMW 2.8
To start off, 1974 BMW 2.8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 2.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 2.8 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 2.8 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1960 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, 1974 BMW 2.8 (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 2.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Aceca | 1974 BMW 2.8 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 2.8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
