1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1999 Opel Meriva is newer by 40 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 3 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 252 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Greyhound | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
