1961 AC Cobra vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 30 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 115 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 155 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
