1967 AC 428 vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2002 Toyota Soarer is newer by 35 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 69 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 247 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
Because 1967 AC 428 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 AC 428. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 428 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
