1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Aston Martin DBR2
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 (312 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Greyhound | DBR2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |
