1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 30 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, 1978 Isuzu Florian (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Florian 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 295 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1978 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Florian 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 | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | AC | Isuzu |
| Model | 2-Litre | Florian |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
