1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 137 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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Greyhound | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |