1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 19 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 336 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1955 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | Spider |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2260 mm |
