1962 AC Aceca vs. 2002 BMW 760
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 40 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1363 kg more than 1962 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 2002 BMW 760 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Aceca | 760 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 438 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 88 L |