1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1996 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1996 Toyota 4Runner 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota 4Runner (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 757 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 Toyota 4Runner (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1996 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
