1963 AC Cobra vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 764 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cobra | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |
