1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1981 Renault 4
To start off, 1981 Renault 4 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 70 more horse power than 1981 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 398 kg more than 1981 Renault 4. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1981 Renault 4 | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Greyhound | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
