1985 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1985 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1985 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1985 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1990 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Cobra | Turbo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3070 mm |