1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 40 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 4,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore 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 | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | 2-Litre | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
