1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, both 1953 AC 2-Litre and 1953 Studebaker Commander were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Studebaker Commander (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Studebaker Commander should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 372 kg more than 1953 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Studebaker Commander (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Studebaker Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 1953 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1953 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
| Make | AC | Studebaker |
| Model | 2-Litre | Commander |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3070 mm |
