1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 313 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 (176 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 | 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2-Litre | 2000 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1007 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2260 mm |