1963 AC Greyhound vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 975 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Greyhound | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Greyhound | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
