1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 173 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Greyhound | Passat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
