1985 AC Cobra vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 7 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 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 179 more horse power than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 35 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
