1985 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 19 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 178 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 430 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. 2004 Vauxhall Omega 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. 2004 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2004 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cobra | Omega |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2740 mm |
