1961 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 28 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
