1962 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 44 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 83 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2770 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
