1961 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Alpina B7
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 45 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 970 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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra. 2006 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1961 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1961 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2006 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | AC | Alpina |
| Model | Cobra | B7 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
