1985 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 70 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
