1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1953 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1957 Abarth 750 is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 785 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1953 AC 2-Litre | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 750 | 2-Litre |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
