1964 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 26 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 156 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Cobra | 940 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |