1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1972 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 Fiat 500 is newer by 13 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 86 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 583 kg more than 1972 Fiat 500. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1972 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 22 L |
