1962 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina 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, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 161 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra.
Because 1962 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
