1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 62 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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 91 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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre. 2011 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1949 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | 2-Litre | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
