1953 AC Ace vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 59 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 1043 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 335 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
