1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 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 53 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | AC | Tatra |
| Model | Greyhound | T600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
