1963 AC Cobra vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 13 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 835 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra. 1976 Buick Estate 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. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1976 Buick Estate | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Cobra | Estate |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |