1962 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Acura NSX
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 36 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, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1998 Acura NSX | |
| Make | AC | Acura |
| Model | Cobra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 268 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 Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
