1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 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 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 507 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | 130 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
