1963 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1997 Toyota MR2 is newer by 34 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 98 more horse power than 1997 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 185 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
