1966 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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 252 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 266 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1995 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
