1972 AC 428 vs. 1972 TVR Taimar
To start off, both 1972 AC 428 and 1972 TVR Taimar 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 156 more horse power than 1972 TVR Taimar. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR Taimar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AC 428 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1972 TVR Taimar. 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, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR Taimar. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR Taimar.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AC 428 | 1972 TVR Taimar | |
Make | AC | TVR |
Model | 428 | Taimar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |