1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 50 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 290 kg more than 1948 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | 2-Litre | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2950 mm |
