2009 Honda Accord vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 613 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Honda | AC |
| Model | Accord | 428 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
