1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 5 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2-Litre | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2600 mm |
