1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 29 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 840 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Cobra. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1965 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1965 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Buick | AC |
| Model | Roadmaster | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
