1967 AC 428 vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 21 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 216 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 87 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 428 | 520 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |