1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 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 105 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 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 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | 2-Litre | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 92 L |
