1963 AC Cobra vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra 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 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1990 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 | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
