1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 49 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Greyhound | Corsa |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |