1963 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Rover P5B

To start off, 1971 Rover P5B is newer by 8 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 113 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 530 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1963 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1963 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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