1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 903 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 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 87 L |
