1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 897 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, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon (255 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm). This means 2002 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2002 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | AC | Hyundai |
| Model | Greyhound | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
