1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 AC Greyhound
To start off, 1961 AC Greyhound is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Greyhound weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm). This means 1961 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1961 AC Greyhound | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 600 | Greyhound |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
