1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Celica weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Greyhound | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |