1967 AC 428 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 AC 428. (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1967 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1307 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | 428 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 148 L |
