1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1948 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 735 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1948 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1948 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 600 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |