1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 919 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Greyhound | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 1098 Nm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 361 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |