1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 242 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Greyhound | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
