1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Alpine | AC |
| Model | V6 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
