1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1973 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 110 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 110 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 305 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 110.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1973 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Greyhound | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
