1959 AC Ace vs. 2001 BMW X Coupe
To start off, 2001 BMW X Coupe is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW X Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X Coupe (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X Coupe weights approximately 701 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 BMW X Coupe (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2001 BMW X Coupe | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | X Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
