1970 AC 428 vs. 1990 BMW 520
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 20 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 153 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 112 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AC 428 | 1990 BMW 520 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 428 | 520 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 640 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |