1956 AC Ace vs. 1988 BMW 524
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 32 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1988 BMW 524 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 524 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
