1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla 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. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 2-Litre | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
