1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore 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 160 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore 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 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | 2-Litre | Commodore |
Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |