1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 53 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 940 kg more than 1949 AC 2-Litre. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 | 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2-Litre | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2950 mm |
