1961 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 32 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 184 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 244 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
Because 1961 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Carina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
