1962 AC Cobra vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1962 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 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Cobra | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
