1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 22 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1948 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | 2-Litre | 504 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |