1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 36 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, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 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 350 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 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 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | AC | Renault |
Model | 2-Litre | 5 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 51 L |