1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo AR 51
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo AR 51. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo AR 51 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 41 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo AR 51. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo AR 51. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo AR 51 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1953 Alfa Romeo AR 51 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | AR 51 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
