1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1962 Lotus Elan is newer by 14 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, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 730 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
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, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan 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 | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | 2-Litre | Elan |
Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |