1963 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Venturi 400 weights approximately 102 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | AC | Venturi |
Model | Cobra | 400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |