1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Toyota Prius is newer by 57 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, 2005 Toyota Prius (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Prius 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 20 kg more than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Because 1948 AC 2-Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius. 2005 Toyota Prius 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. 2005 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | Prius |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |