1999 AC Cobra vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1961 Riley 4 | |
| Make | AC | Riley |
| Model | Cobra | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
