1966 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1970 Reliant Bug is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra 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 379 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 739 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | AC | Reliant |
| Model | Cobra | Bug |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 23 L |
