1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 27 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 4,343 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass (120 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 166 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass (305 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
Model | 2-Litre | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1486 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2750 mm |