1967 AC 428 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 307 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 428 | 535 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |