1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1949 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 264 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1949 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 2400 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |