1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 31 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 257 kg more than 1958 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1989 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre. 1989 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1958 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1958 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | Cressida |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |