1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City 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 20 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 53 kg more than 2003 Rover City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Greyhound | City |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
