1973 AC 428 vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 560 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 AC 428. (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 AC 428.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 AC 428 | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | 428 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7002 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
