1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1963 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1963 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 14 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 700 kg more than 1949 AC 2-Litre. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille 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 | 1963 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | 2-Litre | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |
