1967 AC 428 vs. 1982 BMW 328
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1982 BMW 328 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 428 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1506 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
