1974 AC 428 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AC 428 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | AC | Avanti |
| Model | 428 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
