1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 18 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 787 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1977 Buick Estate | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Greyhound | Estate |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
