1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 13 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | AC | TVR |
| Model | Greyhound | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 337 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
