1971 AC 428 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | 428 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
