1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Rover P4 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 53 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Greyhound | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
