1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1970 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 248 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Greyhound | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |