2000 AC Cobra vs. 1961 BMW 501
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 501 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) has 250 more horse power than 1961 BMW 501. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 501 weights approximately 445 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) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 501. (182 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1961 BMW 501 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 501 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 110 L |
