1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 20 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 289 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1979 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Greyhound | Charade |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
