1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 3 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Greyhound | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1096 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
