1975 AC 428 vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Aristo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 296 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 1975 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1975 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 AC 428 | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 428 | Aristo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |
