1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1980 BMW 628
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1948 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1980 BMW 628 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 2-Litre | 628 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |