1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 15 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 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1974 BMW Touring | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Greyhound | Touring |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1572 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 | 5700 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |