1999 AC Aceca vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 550 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. 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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
