1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 842 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 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 640 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Greyhound | 640 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
