1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 29 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 110 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, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal 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 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | 2-Litre | Regal |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2750 mm |
