1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 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), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 797 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Greyhound | Seville |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |
