1973 AC 428 vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, both 1973 AC 428 and 1973 Volvo 1800 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Volvo 1800. 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 1800. (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 AC 428 | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | 428 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7002 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
