1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1943 Simca 5
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Simca 5 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1943 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1943 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 533 kg more than 1943 Simca 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1943 Simca 5 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Greyhound | 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
