1956 AC Ace vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Ace weights approximately 344 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1710 mm |
