2008 BMW 730 vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | BMW | AC |
| Model | 730 | 428 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
