1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 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 69 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 278 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
