1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 251 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.
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 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Greyhound | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
