1962 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 37 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 27 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 616 kg more 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
