1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1978 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Avenger is newer by 28 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 426 kg more than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. 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, 1950 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (96 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 1978 Chrysler Avenger | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | 2-Litre | Avenger |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2500 mm |
