1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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 24 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 163 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Greyhound | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
