1997 AC Cobra vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Porsche 959. (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Porsche 959.
Compare all specifications:
1997 AC Cobra | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 959 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |