1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1952 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1952 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 AC 2-Litre | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | 2-Litre | Corvette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2500 mm |