1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Opel Kadett 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 338 kg more than 1970 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Greyhound | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
