1964 AC Aceca vs. 2003 BMW 545
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1964 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 811 kg more than 1964 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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Aceca | 2003 BMW 545 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 545 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
