1962 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 96 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) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cobra | 90 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 365 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 68.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1080 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |