1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 367 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, 1999 Toyota Solara (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | Solara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
