1963 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, both 1963 AC Cobra and 1963 Vauxhall VX4 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 186 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1963 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Cobra | VX4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
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 | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |