1963 AC Aceca vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 601 kg more than 1963 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, 2010 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 118 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 51 L |
