1963 AC Greyhound vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1963 AC Greyhound and 1963 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Greyhound weights approximately 530 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1963 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Greyhound | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Greyhound | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
