1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 is newer by 38 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 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 145 kg more than 1990 Toyota MR2.
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, 1990 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 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 | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | MR2 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |