1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 45 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, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 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 420 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | GT1 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2810 mm |