1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 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 30 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Greyhound | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |
