1965 AC 427 vs. 2009 BMW 730
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 2009 BMW 730 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 427 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 88 L |
