1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 530 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | GTA |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 46 L |
