1961 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 540 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | Cobra | Corvette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 365 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |