1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1994 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1994 Renault Laguna 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault Laguna weights approximately 297 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, 1994 Renault Laguna (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1994 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Greyhound | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
