1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 51 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua 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 45 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua 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 | 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | AC | De Tomaso |
| Model | 2-Litre | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2680 mm |
