1997 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Lamborghini Cala
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini Cala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini Cala would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Cala should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini Cala weights approximately 264 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) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. (316 Nm). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lamborghini Cala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1995 Lamborghini Cala | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cobra | Cala |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 316 Nm |
| 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
