1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1989 Alpine V6
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 30 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 87 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1989 Alpine V6 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Greyhound | V6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
