1962 AC Cobra vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 534 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 16 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | AC | TVR |
Model | Cobra | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 332 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 Weight | 984 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |