1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1975 BMW 315
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1952 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 AC 2-Litre | 1975 BMW 315 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | 315 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
