1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 51 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 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 780 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 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 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | AC | Caterham |
Model | 2-Litre | 21 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
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 | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |