1964 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1969 Nissan Sunny is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Cobra weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
