1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1971 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 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 495 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 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 | 1971 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | AC | Alpine |
Model | 2-Litre | A 310 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 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 | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |