1985 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, both 1985 AC Cobra and 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | 90 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
