1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touran 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 1214 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Greyhound | Touran |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
