1966 AC Cobra vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 597 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1710 mm |
