1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1996 BMW 725
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 38 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 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 | 1996 BMW 725 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 2-Litre | 725 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2940 mm |