1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2001 Kia Rio
To start off, 2001 Kia Rio is newer by 42 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 30 more horse power than 2001 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 168 kg more than 2001 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2001 Kia Rio | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Greyhound | Rio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
