1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 61 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 913 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre. 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 AC 2-Litre | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | 2-Litre | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 96 L |
