1961 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 36 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, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Porsche 993 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, 1997 Porsche 993 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 993 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
