1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1973 AC 428

To start off, both 1973 Avanti Avanti and 1973 AC 428 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 121 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 154 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1973 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1973 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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