1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 51 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 222 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | 2-Litre | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2730 mm |
