1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is newer by 11 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina weights approximately 17 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 46 L |
