1960 AC Aceca vs. 1983 BMW 320
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 23 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 BMW 320. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 320 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1960 AC Aceca.
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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Aceca | 1983 BMW 320 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 320 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
