1953 AC Ace vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 52 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 938 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, 2005 BMW M3 (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2005 BMW M3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | M3 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
