1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 37 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 14 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | 145 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
