1962 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 28 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1962 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 928 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |