1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 10 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 35 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Greyhound | Spider |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |