1998 AC Cobra vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 AC Cobra weights approximately 251 kg more than 1965 Renault 10. 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Cobra | 10 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
