1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 620 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 AC 2-Litre | 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | Scarabeo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 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 | 1320 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |
