2000 AC Cobra vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 283 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
