1962 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 43 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 118 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 84 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | MR2 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 210 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 | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |