1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1961 Citroen 2CV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. 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 94 more horse power than 1961 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 598 kg more than 1961 Citroen 2CV. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1961 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Greyhound | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 10 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 19 L |
