1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1955 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, 2007 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | 525 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
