1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1949 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 34 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 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 150 kg more than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1949 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | Lancia 037 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1983 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2980 mm |