1961 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 51 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra.
Because 2012 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra. 2012 Opel Insignia 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. 2012 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Cobra | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2737 mm |
