1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 57 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 180 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.

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, 2007 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre. 2007 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1950 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1950 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 AC 2-Litre 2007 Toyota Corolla
Make AC Toyota
Model 2-Litre Corolla
Year Released 1950 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 171 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 91.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1146 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 60 L