2000 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Vitesse 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 280 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1963 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | AC | Triumph |
| Model | Cobra | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
