1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 52 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 2,492 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 154 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.
Because 1950 AC 2-Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 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 | 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | 156 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |
