1985 AC Cobra vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 27 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 20 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 630 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 335 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
