1973 AC 428 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 394 kg more than 1973 AC 428. 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) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1973 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1973 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 AC 428 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | 428 | V8 Saloon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7002 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
