1973 AC 428 vs. 1995 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 22 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 169 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Nissan Crew. 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 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1973 AC 428 | 1995 Nissan Crew | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | 428 | Crew |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7002 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |