1953 AC Ace vs. 1992 BMW 538
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 39 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 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 1068 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, 1992 BMW 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1992 BMW 538 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 538 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
