1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 55 kg more than 1948 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2-Litre | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 76 L |
