1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 61 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, 2010 Renault Thalia (97 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Thalia 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 320 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Because 1949 AC 2-Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Thalia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 1949 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | 2-Litre | Thalia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2473 mm |
