1990 BMW 518 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
Make | BMW | AC |
Model | 518 | Cobra |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 107.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |