1964 Volvo P 1800 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1964 Volvo P 1800. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo P 1800. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Volvo P 1800 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Volvo | AC |
| Model | P 1800 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
