1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1949 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 14 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 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 576 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1949 AC 2-Litre | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 1600 | 2-Litre |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2980 mm |
