1973 AC 428 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 21 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, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1994 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 460 kg more than 1973 AC 428.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan President. 1994 Nissan President 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. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 AC 428 | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | 428 | President |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7002 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3040 mm |