1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 18 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 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino 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 140 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino.
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, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino 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 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | 2-Litre | Dino |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |
