1961 AC Cobra vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 33 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cobra | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
