1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 360 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | Greyhound | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |