1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 18 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Greyhound | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
