2001 AC Aceca vs. 1979 BMW 728
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 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 120 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 BMW 728. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1979 BMW 728 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | 728 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
