1985 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 24 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 180 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 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 | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
