1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 45 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 545 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | AC | Caterham |
Model | Greyhound | 7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |