1985 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 2000 Fiat Seicento is newer by 15 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 267 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2000 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Cobra | Seicento |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
