1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 34 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, 1948 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 435 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1948 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corolla. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1948 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | Corolla |
Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |