1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2000 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 41 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 597 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2000 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | AC | Alpina |
Model | Greyhound | B 10 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4619 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |