1972 AC 428 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, both 1972 AC 428 and 1972 Lamborghini Miura were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1972 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1972 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AC 428 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AC 428 | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | AC | Lamborghini |
Model | 428 | Miura |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |