1967 AC 428 vs. 1985 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1985 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 137 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1985 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | AC | Avanti |
| Model | 428 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |
