1966 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 45 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 93 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1278 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Armada. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Cobra | Armada |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |