1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 59 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. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1950 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 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 | 2009 BMW 523 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | 523 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
