1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 29 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 305 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, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Greyhound | Legend |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
