1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 195 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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 Porsche 356 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Greyhound | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |