1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2002 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2002 Opel Speedster 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 70 kg more than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Opel Speedster | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Greyhound | Speedster |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |