1966 AC Cobra vs. 1993 BMW 840

To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 27 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 127 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 593 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.

Compare all specifications:

1966 AC Cobra 1993 BMW 840
Make AC BMW
Model Cobra 840
Year Released 1966 1993
Body Type Roadster Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6997 cc 3982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 410 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 651 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 5100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 107.7 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1147 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 63 L