1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1955 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | 2-Litre | 1500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
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 | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 37 L |