1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Greyhound | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
