1963 AC Cobra vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Cobra | P4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |