1966 AC Cobra vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 22 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 320 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 207 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Cobra | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
