1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 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 6 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 375 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. 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, 1949 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1949 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1949 AC 2-Litre | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | Corona |
Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |