1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 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 44 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 278 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Greyhound | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 33 L |
