1964 AC Cobra vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 38 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 66 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 620 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1964 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1964 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 2002 BMW 330 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 330 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
