1963 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 32 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 565 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Supra |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |