1962 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 48 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 726 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Cobra | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |