1958 BMW 600 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Cobra weights approximately 460 kg more than 1958 BMW 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | BMW | AC |
| Model | 600 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2290 mm |
