1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 63 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1949 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 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 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 2-Litre | 320 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 57 L |