1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 37 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine 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 110 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine 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 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
Make | AC | Renault |
Model | 2-Litre | Alpine |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 72 L |