1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1951 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 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 55 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 103 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1951 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Greyhound | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |
