1972 AC 428 vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AC 428 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AC 428 | 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 428 | 90 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1080 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
