1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle 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 66 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 353 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | AC | Volkswagen |
Model | Greyhound | Beetle |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |