1967 AC 428 vs. 1967 Alpine A 110
To start off, both 1967 AC 428 and 1967 Alpine A 110 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 908 kg more than 1967 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1967 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1967 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | 428 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |
