1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2008 Toyota Prius

To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 58 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, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Prius weights approximately 4 kg more than 1950 AC 2-Litre.

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, 2008 Toyota Prius, 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, 1950 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius. 2008 Toyota Prius 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. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 AC 2-Litre 2008 Toyota Prius
Make AC Toyota
Model 2-Litre Prius
Year Released 1950 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 111 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 84.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 13.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 45 L


 

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