2000 AC Cobra vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 690 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 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 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3110 mm |
