1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1986 Citroen BX
To start off, 1986 Citroen BX is newer by 27 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 33 more horse power than 1986 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 163 kg more than 1986 Citroen BX. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1986 Citroen BX | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Greyhound | BX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
