1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1996 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1996 Citroen Xantia 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, 1996 Citroen Xantia (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 212 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1996 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | AC | Citroen |
Model | Greyhound | Xantia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |