1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 35 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | Greyhound | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |