1964 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 49 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 790 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2920 mm |
