1985 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 8 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 100 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Aristo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 551 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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo. 1993 Toyota Aristo 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. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Aristo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
