2001 AC Aceca vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 960 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1710 mm |
