1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1973 BMW 1502
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. 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 (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1973 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Greyhound | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
