1999 AC Aceca vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 630 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
