1963 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 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 171 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 195 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 356 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
