1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01

To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 45 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 226 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.

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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 1995 Mazda RX-01
Make AC Mazda
Model 2-Litre RX-01
Year Released 1950 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 2614 cc
Engine Type in-line dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 76 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 216 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 6000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 65 L