1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 2002 BMW 760
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 834 kg more than 1953 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1953 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1953 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 2002 BMW 760 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | 760 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 88 L |
