1985 AC Cobra vs. 2001 AC Aceca
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 16 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 19 more horse power than 2001 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 335 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2001 AC Aceca | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Cobra | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
