1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 105 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | Greyhound | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 67 L |