1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1975 Audi 80
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 16 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 181 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. 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 (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1975 Audi 80 | |
| Make | AC | Audi |
| Model | Greyhound | 80 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
