1960 AC Aceca vs. 1980 BMW M1
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 20 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 522 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Aceca | 1980 BMW M1 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | M1 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
