1961 AC Greyhound vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1961 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1474 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Greyhound | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Greyhound | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 88 L |
