2000 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 665 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3110 mm |
