1961 AC Cobra vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 46 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 4 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 505 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2007 Honda NSX 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. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Cobra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1485 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 |
