1961 AC Cobra vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante 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 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 159 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 810 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
