1974 AC 428 vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT 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 195 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AC 428 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AC 428 | 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 428 | GT |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |