1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 53 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 480 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2012 BMW 123 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Greyhound | 123 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |