1961 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 52 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 733 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | AC | Infiniti |
| Model | Cobra | IPL |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
