1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 ZIL 114
To start off, 1970 ZIL 114 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 ZIL 114 (254 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1849 kg more than 1950 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, 1970 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 1970 ZIL 114 | |
Make | AC | ZIL |
Model | 2-Litre | 114 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 3175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3770 mm |