1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 2-Litre | 316 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
