1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 20 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 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 250 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | 2-Litre | 132 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2570 mm |