1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 26 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 276 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 | 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2-Litre | GTV |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.5 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 | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 46 L |