1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1993 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1993 Opel Corsa 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Opel Corsa. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 228 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1993 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Greyhound | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
