1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 2-Litre | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| 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 | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2380 mm |
