1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Lotus Elite 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 33 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 513 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Greyhound | Elite |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 29 L |
