1961 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 50 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 880 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.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
