1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1214 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 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Greyhound | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
