1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, 1989 Volvo 245 is newer by 41 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 245 (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
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, 1989 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 245 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 | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | 2-Litre | 245 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |