1963 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 22 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 208 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Cobra | 25 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
