1961 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 600 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1961 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1961 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | AC | Avanti |
Model | Cobra | Avanti |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |