1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 49 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 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 180 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1949 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | 145 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2550 mm |
