1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2009 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 50 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2009 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Greyhound | HHR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
