1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 AC Greyhound
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 2400 and 1961 AC Greyhound were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1961 AC Greyhound | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 2400 | Greyhound |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |
