1961 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo 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, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Cobra | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 22 L |
