1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1974 Rover 3.5 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 545 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, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Greyhound | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
