1967 AC 428 vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 31 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 156 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 132 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1998 BMW 330 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 428 | 330 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 227 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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |