1967 AC 428 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia 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 95 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Silvia.
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) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | 428 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |