2002 AC Cobra vs. 1979 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1979 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Cobra | Delta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2200 mm |
