1963 AC Cobra vs. 1963 DAF 600
To start off, both 1963 AC Cobra and 1963 DAF 600 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 252 more horse power than 1963 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 420 kg more than 1963 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DAF 600. (45 Nm). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1963 DAF 600 | |
| Make | AC | DAF |
| Model | Cobra | 600 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2060 mm |
