1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1986 Rover 825
To start off, 1986 Rover 825 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Rover 825 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rover 825 (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rover 825 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rover 825 weights approximately 383 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, 1986 Rover 825 (268 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 Rover 825 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1986 Rover 825 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Greyhound | 825 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
