2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1975 AC 428
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 35 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1975 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1975 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1975 AC 428. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 AC 428. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1975 AC 428 | |
| Make | Land Rover | AC |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 428 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2450 mm |
