1953 AC Ace vs. 1990 BMW 518
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1990 BMW 518 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Ace | 518 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |