1963 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 40 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 690 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 2003 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | AC | Alpina |
Model | Cobra | B 10 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |