1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2007 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 48 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 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1292 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2007 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Greyhound | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
