1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 44 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 520 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.
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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Greyhound | Viper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 102.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
