1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1996 Fiat Palio
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio 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 Fiat Palio (107 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 118 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1996 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | Palio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
