1962 AC Aceca vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca | 1502 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |