1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1999 AC Cobra
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 437 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1999 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 600 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2300 mm |
