2001 AC Aceca vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 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 201 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 520 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 46 L |
