1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 51 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 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 346 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 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 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
Make | AC | Noble |
Model | 2-Litre | M12 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |