1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five 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 42 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 158 kg more than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | AC | Riley |
| Model | Greyhound | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 31 L |
