1963 AC Cobra vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 9 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 158 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 180 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Cobra | 520 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |