1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Austin Princess
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Austin Princess were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1087 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. 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 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Austin Princess | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Greyhound | Princess |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3360 mm |