1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1987 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1987 Buick Riviera is newer by 28 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 408 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1987 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Greyhound | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
