1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2003 Fiat Idea
To start off, 2003 Fiat Idea 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 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 4 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Idea. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Idea weights approximately 182 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Idea (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2003 Fiat Idea | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | Idea |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |
