1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 577 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 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Greyhound | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
