1985 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Acura NSX
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 10 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, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 322 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1995 Acura NSX | |
| Make | AC | Acura |
| Model | Cobra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3178 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2540 mm |
