1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1990 BMW M3
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1990 BMW M3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | M3 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 62 L |
