1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 54 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 930 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.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 AC Greyhound. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Audi A7 (549 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | AC | Audi |
| Model | Greyhound | A7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2914 mm |
