1963 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 47 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 528 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 2010 Nissan 370Z 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. 2010 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
