1963 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 23 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 230 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 355 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Cobra | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
