1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 632 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Greyhound | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
