1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1995 Daihatsu Domino
To start off, 1995 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 36 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1995 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1995 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 390 kg more than 1995 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Daihatsu Domino, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Daihatsu Domino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1995 Daihatsu Domino | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Greyhound | Domino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
