1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 39 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 647 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Greyhound | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
