1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Duster weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Greyhound. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2010 Renault Duster | |
Make | AC | Renault |
Model | Greyhound | Duster |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2673 mm |