1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi 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. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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 Volkswagen Citi, 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | AC | Volkswagen |
Model | Greyhound | Citi |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1423 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 | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 49 L |