1962 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1962 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1962 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |