1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1973 AC 428 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | AC |
| Model | Corvette | 428 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
