2000 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | AC | Bristol |
Model | Cobra | 404 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |