2001 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Austin A 90
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1955 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A 90 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |
