1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 500 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1948 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1948 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2-Litre | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |