1963 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 46 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 33 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 200 kg more 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Cobra | S2000 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |