1962 AC Aceca vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 779 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
