1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 377 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, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | AC | Suzuki |
| Model | Greyhound | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
