1965 AC Aceca vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 40 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 774 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, 2005 BMW 630 (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2005 BMW 630 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 630 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
