1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 60 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1110 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | 2-Litre | 911 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |