1965 AC Aceca vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1965 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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1996 BMW M3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | M3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
