1963 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 423 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |