1967 AC 428 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 42 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 130 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 42 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 428 | 525 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |