1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1993 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 34 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 287 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, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | 155 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
