1961 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1978 Nissan Stanza 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 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
