1970 AC 428 vs. 1970 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1970 AC 428 and 1970 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AC 428 | 1970 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | 428 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 7735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3300 mm |
