1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1962 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1962 Triumph TR4 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. Both 1948 AC 2-Litre and 1962 Triumph TR4 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph TR4 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 400 kg more than 1962 Triumph TR4.
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 Triumph TR4 (173 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph TR4 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 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | AC | Triumph |
| Model | 2-Litre | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| 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 | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |
