1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1984 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 300 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre. 1984 Avanti Avanti 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. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1984 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | AC | Avanti |
| Model | 2-Litre | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 95 L |
