1972 AC 428 vs. 1972 Rover P5B

To start off, both 1972 AC 428 and 1972 Rover P5B 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 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1972 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 146 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover P5B. 1972 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1972 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1972 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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