1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 156 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Greyhound | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |