1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 840 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.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 AC Greyhound. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2007 Opel Antara | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Greyhound | Antara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
