1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1982 Renault 18
To start off, 1982 Renault 18 is newer by 23 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 45 more horse power than 1982 Renault 18. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 18 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 18. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1982 Renault 18 | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Greyhound | 18 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
