1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 4 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |
