1966 AC Cobra vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 46 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 75 more horse power than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 423 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
