1999 AC Aceca vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 480 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 AC Aceca (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | Touring |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
