1967 AC 428 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 38 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 104 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 47 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | 428 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
