1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 200 kg more than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. 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, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | 2-Litre | Cresta |
Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2630 mm |