1963 AC Cobra vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 43 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1487 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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | AC | GMC |
| Model | Cobra | Savana |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
