1970 AC 428 vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 275 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AC 428 | 2008 BMW 540 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | 428 | 540 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4398 cc |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |