1964 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Acura NSX
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 34 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, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1998 Acura NSX | |
| Make | AC | Acura |
| Model | Cobra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
