1997 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (208 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 AC Cobra weights approximately 76 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
