1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia 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 45 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 304 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Greyhound | Appia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |
