1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1982 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Astra 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 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 15 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 208 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. 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 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1982 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Greyhound | Astra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
