1963 AC Cobra vs. 1960 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Vauxhall Velox 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 199 more horse power than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 126 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) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1960 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Cobra | Velox |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |