1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1949 Citroen 11
To start off, both 1949 AC 2-Litre and 1949 Citroen 11 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 21 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 125 kg more than 1949 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 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 1949 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 11, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1949 Citroen 11 | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | 2-Litre | 11 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3280 mm |
