1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 7 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | Carina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
