1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. Both 1950 AC 2-Litre and 1972 BMW 520 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1950 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, 1972 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 1972 BMW 520 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | 520 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
