1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1963 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1500 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1963 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
