1957 AC Ace vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1957 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1996 BMW 745 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 745 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
