1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1958 Austin A 35 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre 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 42 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 630 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 2-Litre | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 26 L |
