1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1984 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 31 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 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 340 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 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 | 1984 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | AC | Alpine |
Model | 2-Litre | A 310 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |