1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1984 Bitter SC
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 25 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 507 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1984 Bitter SC | |
| Make | AC | Bitter |
| Model | Greyhound | SC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
