1965 AC Aceca vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 42 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2007 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 120 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
