1963 AC Greyhound vs. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, both 1963 AC Greyhound and 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Greyhound | 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Greyhound | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
