1966 AC Cobra vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 44 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 267 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 118 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
