1966 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 AC Cobra. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 314 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
