1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2012 Renault Clio
To start off, 2012 Renault Clio 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Clio weights approximately 717 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2012 Renault Clio | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Greyhound | Clio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
