1963 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster 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) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 935 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 423 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |