1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 47 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1949 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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 BMW M3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | M3 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |
