1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 43 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 169 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Greyhound | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |