1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 24 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 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 180 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930.
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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 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 | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | 2-Litre | 930 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |