1961 AC Cobra vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1557 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 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | AC | GMC |
| Model | Cobra | Savana |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
