1964 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 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 207 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Cobra weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Smart ForTwo. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Cobra | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
