1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1951 Citroen 15
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1951 Citroen 15 | |
Make | AC | Citroen |
Model | Greyhound | 15 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2867 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3100 mm |