1962 AC Greyhound vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 51 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 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 465 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, 2013 Honda Accord (245 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Greyhound | Accord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
