1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1978 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Greyhound | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3300 mm |
