1959 AC Ace vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 52 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 816 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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 530 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
