1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 31 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 254 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 | 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
