1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1995 BMW 316
To start off, 1995 BMW 316 is newer by 43 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, 1995 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 316 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 10 kg more than 1995 BMW 316.
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, 1995 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 316 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 | 1995 BMW 316 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 2-Litre | 316 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |