1997 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 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 264 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Cobra | 360 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1039 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
