1967 AC 428 vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 45 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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 507 kg more than 1967 AC 428. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | 428 | Rapide |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |