1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre 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 28 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 27 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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1959 AC Greyhound | 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Greyhound | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |