1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Fiat 2100
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Fiat 2100 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 24 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 159 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Fiat 2100 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | 2100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2052 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
