1962 AC Greyhound vs. 1962 Mini MK I
To start off, both 1962 AC Greyhound and 1962 Mini MK I were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1962 Mini MK I. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1962 Mini MK I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Greyhound weights approximately 400 kg more than 1962 Mini MK I. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mini MK I. (61 Nm). This means 1962 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mini MK I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Greyhound | 1962 Mini MK I | |
| Make | AC | Mini |
| Model | Greyhound | MK I |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2040 mm |
