1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1942 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1949 AC 2-Litre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1942 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1942 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 470 kg more than 1942 Peugeot 202. 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.
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1949 AC 2-Litre | 1942 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | 2-Litre | 202 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |