1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 383 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Greyhound | Today |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
