1964 AC Cobra vs. 1992 BMW 540
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 28 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, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1992 BMW 540 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 540 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
