1962 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 51 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1176 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1688 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2895 mm |
