1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1948 Peugeot 202
To start off, both 1948 AC 2-Litre and 1948 Peugeot 202 were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1948 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1948 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 535 kg more than 1948 Peugeot 202. 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.
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1948 AC 2-Litre | 1948 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | 2-Litre | 202 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |