1970 AC 428 vs. 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AC 428 | 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 428 | GTV6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
