1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, both 1973 Daihatsu Consorte 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 241 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | AC |
| Model | Consorte | 428 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
