1997 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Venturi Coupe 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 168 more horse power than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 229 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1985 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | AC | Venturi |
| Model | Cobra | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
