1985 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 250 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 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Hilux |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1080 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |