1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 475 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | AC | Caterham |
| Model | Greyhound | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
