1962 AC Greyhound vs. 1997 Honda Accord
To start off, 1997 Honda Accord is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 350 kg more than 1962 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, 1997 Honda Accord (184 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1997 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Greyhound | 1997 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Greyhound | Accord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
