1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 59 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre. 2012 Porsche Panamera 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. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | 2-Litre | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2920 mm |
