1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Greyhound | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |
