1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 148 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Greyhound | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 36 L |
