1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Greyhound | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |