1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 BMW 502
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 BMW 502 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 502 weights approximately 395 kg more 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 BMW 502 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Greyhound | 502 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |