1963 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Cobra | Sunny |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |