1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 905 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Greyhound | Panamera |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |