1973 AC 428 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 25 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi 400.
Compare all specifications:
1973 AC 428 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | AC | Venturi |
Model | 428 | 400 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7002 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |