1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 61 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 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 | 2009 BMW 550 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 2-Litre | 550 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |