1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 65 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Greyhound | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
