1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 156 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 2-Litre | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
