1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1996 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 306 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 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 121 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, 1996 Peugeot 306 (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1996 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Greyhound | 306 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
