1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 1996 Rover 220 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 1 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 220 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1996 Rover 220 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Greyhound | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |