1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1948 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 18 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 13 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 750 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1948 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1948 AC 2-Litre | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 700 | 2-Litre |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 570 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
