1963 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 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 178 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 436 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1953 Rover P4 | |
Make | AC | Rover |
Model | Cobra | P4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
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 | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |