1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1952 Fiat 8V
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 85 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1952 Fiat 8V | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | 8V |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 61.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |
