1971 AC 428 vs. 1961 Steyr 500

To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 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 279 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1961 Steyr 500. 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 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.

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