1966 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1999 Chrysler Viper is newer by 33 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1999 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 443 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chrysler Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chrysler Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1999 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Cobra | Viper |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
