1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1998 Proton Saloon
To start off, 1998 Proton Saloon 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 30 more horse power than 1998 Proton Saloon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1998 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 143 kg more than 1998 Proton Saloon. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton Saloon. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1998 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | AC | Proton |
| Model | Greyhound | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
