1961 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1961 AC Greyhound is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Greyhound weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Wartburg 311. 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 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 1961 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Greyhound | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | AC | Wartburg |
| Model | Greyhound | 311 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
