1966 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 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 309 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | AC | Riley |
| Model | Cobra | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
