1963 AC Cobra vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 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 165 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 60 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 Toyota Celica 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. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Celica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
