1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 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 22 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 46 L |
