1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 51 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Greyhound | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
