1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Greyhound | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
