1994 Nissan 270 R vs. 1975 AC 428

To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 1975 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Nissan 270 R 1975 AC 428
Make Nissan AC
Model 270 R 428
Year Released 1994 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 270 HP 298 HP
Torque 344 Nm 639 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1266 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1310 mm


 

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