1966 AC Cobra vs. 1996 BMW 325
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 30 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 242 more horse power than 1996 BMW 325. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 325 weights approximately 238 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1996 BMW 325 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 325 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
