1966 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 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 30 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 428 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 262 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
