1999 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 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 50 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 97 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Cobra | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 256 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |