1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 36 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 24 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 AC 2-Litre | 1988 BMW M3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | M3 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
