1961 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 41 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, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 430 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.
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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Cobra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
