1962 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Steyr 650T
To start off, both 1962 AC Cobra and 1962 Steyr 650T were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Cobra weights approximately 484 kg more than 1962 Steyr 650T. 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1962 Steyr 650T | |
Make | AC | Steyr |
Model | Cobra | 650T |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 641 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |