1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 470 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1958 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2340 mm |