1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Berkeley B 95
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Berkeley B 95 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 64 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 730 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Berkeley B 95 | |
| Make | AC | Berkeley |
| Model | Greyhound | B 95 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 25 L |
