1964 AC Cobra vs. 1996 BMW 332
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 32 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, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 550 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1996 BMW 332 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 332 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
