2000 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Fiat 600
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 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 327 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1968 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Cobra | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 38 L |
