1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 157 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Greyhound | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
