1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero 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 2,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 277 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 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1998 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Greyhound | Alero |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
