1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1961 Vauxhall Velox 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 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 142 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Greyhound | Velox |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
