1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 27 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 54 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | 2-Litre | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2830 mm |