1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 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 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 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 260 kg more than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
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 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | 2-Litre | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |
