1963 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 39 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 263 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 1963 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1963 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cobra | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
