1999 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 515 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Cobra | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Cobra | 500 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 22 L |