1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | M3 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |
