2000 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 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 270 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 195 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | AC | Volkswagen |
Model | Cobra | 411 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |