1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 38 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 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1307 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Greyhound | Express |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 6505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3440 mm |
