1962 AC Cobra vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Cobra would be higher. 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 134 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 54 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | Spider |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
